The short version
Rated Good by Ofsted (2025).
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2025
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent special school
- Ages
- 4–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 108
- Capacity
- 72%
Governance
- Local authority
- Cheshire West and Chester
- Head
- Dr Katy Lee
Provisions
Inspection record
Official linksStandard inspection: Good
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
10-12 Abbey Square, Chester, CH1 2HU
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThe Queen's School
Independent · 441m away
The Grosvenor Park Church of England Academy
Primary · 509m away
Chester Blue Coat Church of England Primary School
Primary · 721m away
Chester International School
Secondary · 850m away
Queen's Park High School
Secondary · 973m away
St Werburgh's and St Columba's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Overleigh St Mary's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Newton Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
What is Abbey School for Exceptional Children's Ofsted rating?
Abbey School for Exceptional Children was rated Good at its most recent inspection in July 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Abbey School for Exceptional Children?
Abbey School for Exceptional Children currently has 108 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Abbey School for Exceptional Children take?
Abbey School for Exceptional Children caters for pupils aged 4 to 19.
Where is Abbey School for Exceptional Children?
Abbey School for Exceptional Children is in CH1 2HU, in the Cheshire West and Chester local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
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